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JamesG · 12-12-2012, 01:13 AM

Exclusive: "Teen Wolf" Vet Colton Haynes Joins "Arrow" as…Who?!
Dec 11, 2012
by Damian Holbrook

Ya might wanna sit down for this one, "Arrow" fans.

TV Guide Magazine has learned exclusively that the CW show — which is already exceeding its hot limit with Stephen Amell, Katie Cassidy and Colin Donnell — has just hit a major bull's eye by signing "Teen Wolf" alum Colton Haynes.

"We were big fans of Colton from Teen Wolf and we are thrilled he's joining Arrow," says executive producer Greg Berlanti of the actor, who is set to begin appearing on the show in 2013 as none other than Roy Harper.

DC Comics aficionados will recognize that name as the young marksman who has been known as, since his debut in 1941, the Green Arrow's sidekick Speedy, Teen Titans member Arsenal, and the Justice League's drug-addicted, one-armed Red Arrow.

While details on this iteration's possible secret identity are being kept, well, secret, Haynes' Harper is being described by The CW as "a handsome, street-savvy, teenager from 'the Glades,' the harsh, poverty-stricken portion of Starling City."

The recurring role will provide a love interest for Willa Holland's Thea (who is also nicknamed "Speedy"...hmmmm), as well as some serious juice for the show's growing mythology.

According to the network's breakdown on the character, in addition to falling for Ollie's little sister after crossing paths "in an unexpected way," Roy is "destined to become a significant part of her life and an important player in the larger world of Arrow."

In other words, this is awesome.

The casting comes just two months after Haynes shocked "Teen Wolf" fans by tweeting out his decision to leave MTV's hit drama, although there is nothing surprised about how fast it took another show to snatch him up.

Seriously, look at the guy.

http://www.tvguide.com/News/Arrow-Co...s-1057668.aspx

JamesG · 02-11-2013, 07:41 PM

"Arrow" First Look: "Teen Wolf's" Colton Haynes Makes his Debut
2/11/2013
by Lesley Goldberg

Colton Haynes is ready to make his "Arrow" entrance.

The "Teen Wolf" alum will arrive in Starling City on Wednesday and play a pickpocket named Roy Harper who naturally mixes things up with Oliver's (Stephen Amell) kid sister, Thea (Willa Holland).

In the 'Dodger' episode -- featuring James Callis (Battlestar Galactica) as the jewel thief -- Thea has her purse stolen while working with Laurel (Katie Cassidy) and eventually comes face-to-face with Roy, in the above and below images exclusive to The Hollywood Reporter.

Roy is further described as a handsome, street-savvy teen from the Glades, the poverty-stricken area of Starling City who winds up being the object of affection for Thea, despite her own misgivings and those of her family. The character is "destined" to become a significant part of her life and an important player in the drama from Greg Berlanti, Marc Guggenheim and Andrew Kreisberg's world.

In the DC Comics on which the series is based, Roy Harper is Green Arrow's teen sidekick known as Speedy, who first appears alongside the hooded hero in 1941's More Fun Comics #73. More recently, the character was a member of the Teen Titans known as Arsenal and ultimately a member of the Justice League of America, where he was known as Red Arrow.

The pairing with Thea (Willa Holland) could bring the rookie series' Speedy tally to two should Roy ultimately prove to be the Arrow's right-hand man. Haynes will first appear in the Feb. 20 episode, entitled 'Dodger'.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/liv...en-wolf-420645

JamesG · 03-13-2013, 03:19 PM

"Arrow" Promotes Colton Haynes To Series Regular for Season 2
3/13/2013
by Lesley Goldberg

Roy Harper has a bright future in Starling City.

Colton Haynes, who has been recurring as the iconic character on the CW's "Arrow", has been promoted to series regular for season two, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.

The news comes a month after the former "Teen Wolf" star made his debut on the network's freshman hit as a mysterious pickpocket who catches the eye of Oliver's (Stephen Amell) kid sister, Thea (Willa Holland).

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/liv...eason-2-428346

12-12-2012, 01:13 AM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,129	Colton Haynes Becomes "Arrow" Series Regular *Exclusive: "Teen Wolf" Vet Colton Haynes Joins "Arrow" as…Who?!* Dec 11, 2012 by Damian Holbrook Ya might wanna sit down for this one, "Arrow" fans. TV Guide Magazine has learned exclusively that the CW show — which is already exceeding its hot limit with Stephen Amell, Katie Cassidy and Colin Donnell — has just hit a major bull's eye by signing "Teen Wolf" alum Colton Haynes. "We were big fans of Colton from Teen Wolf and we are thrilled he's joining Arrow," says executive producer Greg Berlanti of the actor, who is set to begin appearing on the show in 2013 as none other than Roy Harper. DC Comics aficionados will recognize that name as the young marksman who has been known as, since his debut in 1941, the Green Arrow's sidekick Speedy, Teen Titans member Arsenal, and the Justice League's drug-addicted, one-armed Red Arrow. While details on this iteration's possible secret identity are being kept, well, secret, Haynes' Harper is being described by The CW as "a handsome, street-savvy, teenager from 'the Glades,' the harsh, poverty-stricken portion of Starling City." The recurring role will provide a love interest for Willa Holland's Thea (who is also nicknamed "Speedy"...hmmmm), as well as some serious juice for the show's growing mythology. According to the network's breakdown on the character, in addition to falling for Ollie's little sister after crossing paths "in an unexpected way," Roy is "destined to become a significant part of her life and an important player in the larger world of Arrow." In other words, this is awesome. The casting comes just two months after Haynes shocked "Teen Wolf" fans by tweeting out his decision to leave MTV's hit drama, although there is nothing surprised about how fast it took another show to snatch him up. Seriously, look at the guy. http://www.tvguide.com/News/Arrow-Co...s-1057668.aspx Attached Images
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02-11-2013, 07:41 PM	#2
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,129	*"Arrow" First Look: "Teen Wolf's" Colton Haynes Makes his Debut* 2/11/2013 by Lesley Goldberg Colton Haynes is ready to make his "Arrow" entrance. The "Teen Wolf" alum will arrive in Starling City on Wednesday and play a pickpocket named Roy Harper who naturally mixes things up with Oliver's (Stephen Amell) kid sister, Thea (Willa Holland). In the 'Dodger' episode -- featuring James Callis (Battlestar Galactica) as the jewel thief -- Thea has her purse stolen while working with Laurel (Katie Cassidy) and eventually comes face-to-face with Roy, in the above and below images exclusive to The Hollywood Reporter. Roy is further described as a handsome, street-savvy teen from the Glades, the poverty-stricken area of Starling City who winds up being the object of affection for Thea, despite her own misgivings and those of her family. The character is "destined" to become a significant part of her life and an important player in the drama from Greg Berlanti, Marc Guggenheim and Andrew Kreisberg's world. In the DC Comics on which the series is based, Roy Harper is Green Arrow's teen sidekick known as Speedy, who first appears alongside the hooded hero in 1941's More Fun Comics #73. More recently, the character was a member of the Teen Titans known as Arsenal and ultimately a member of the Justice League of America, where he was known as Red Arrow. The pairing with Thea (Willa Holland) could bring the rookie series' Speedy tally to two should Roy ultimately prove to be the Arrow's right-hand man. Haynes will first appear in the Feb. 20 episode, entitled 'Dodger'. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/liv...en-wolf-420645 Attached Images

03-13-2013, 03:19 PM	#3
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,129	*"Arrow" Promotes Colton Haynes To Series Regular for Season 2* 3/13/2013 by Lesley Goldberg Roy Harper has a bright future in Starling City. Colton Haynes, who has been recurring as the iconic character on the CW's "Arrow", has been promoted to series regular for season two, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. The news comes a month after the former "Teen Wolf" star made his debut on the network's freshman hit as a mysterious pickpocket who catches the eye of Oliver's (Stephen Amell) kid sister, Thea (Willa Holland). http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/liv...eason-2-428346